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Center for Viticultural SciencesThe mission of the Center for Viticultural Sciences and Small Fruit Research is to conduct research and provide service and support that will help the viticulture industry in Florida to become a viable industry (Florida Viticulture Policy Act, 1978).

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Advances in both veterinary medicine technology and technique are the fuel firing the increased demand for well-trained individuals to work as veterinary technologists.

Statewide Small Farm

WHO WE ARE

The Florida A&M University (FAMU) Statewide Small Farm Program was developed to assist and equip underserved agricultural populations including small farmers, farm laborers and their families to attain sustainable lifestyles. This program uses a holistic, participatory, multidisciplinary, systematic approach to provide relevant educational opportunities, technical information, and hands-on training to underserved populations. Through the FAMU Statewide Small Farm Program many partnerships and relationships are established and maintained between local small farmers, university faculty, staff and students, as well as community collaborators for the development of relevant educational and training sessions.

OUR MISSION

Through educational and hands-on training, the FAMU Statewide Small Farm Program has a mission to better equip small growers by providing access to knowledge about sustainable agriculture production and management systems. A wide variety of activities are hosted in order to increase knowledge and awareness of modern technologies and techniques, and agricultural resources available for farmer profitability such as: organic, bio-intensive, biodynamic, production of crops and livestock (organic poultry and goat production); alternative crops and modern marketing strategies; identifying new and local grower’s markets, and creating an active network of farmers helping farmers.

Urban Markets - Many educational institutions are interested in growing their own foods and knowing where their food comes from. The FAMU Statewide Small Farm Program takes an active role in creating unique opportunities to assist the local communities in developing gardens, and provides training and assistance to establish urban markets for consumers to enjoy natural, wholesome produce from local growers.

Rural Communities - The program works with communities to help find their own solutions-Sustainable community development and capacity building.

WHAT WE OFFER

The Small Farm Programs offers educational and hands-on training sessions that are designed to impact agriculture productions/management and quality of life, including the following: health and preventative training; adult education; business planning strategies; managing your income; saving your farm.
Tell us what you need. We offer multidisciplinary programs tailored to strengthen the capacity of our farming community and quality of life.
Following are a few of education and training sessions that are provided:

Alternative eco-agriculture eco-strategies

Organic systems training

Transitional Management

Organic Goat, Cattle and Poultry Production.

Community Gardens

Affordable Green House Seminars.

Water quality and training

Food safety and training

Health education ,i.e. cancer, nutrition, diabetes, addiction,

Abuse, stress management; and prevention and training

Food quality, eating smart, elder care, etc.

Adult education and literacy

Youth programs/workshops

Financial management

Viticulture (grape production and management)

Marketing strategies – Growers’ Markets

Agro forestry

Landscape design/Horticulture

Integrated Pest Management

Sustainable design of agriculture structures communities.

Alternative energy – Biofuels

Sustainable living

Tell us what you need…Come work with us! If you are interested in partnering with FAMU Small Farm Programs or are interested in participating in upcoming Small Farm Programs Sustainable Development Sessions or need additional information about the program and the opportunities for training, please contact:Dr. Jennifer Taylor at 202 Perry Paige Building, FAMU, Office 850-412-5260; email: Jennifer.Taylor@famu.edu.